LN994
Academic Writing Skills
This information is for the 2020/21 session.
Teacher responsible
Mr James Pavitt PEL.6.0.1j
Pre-requisites
For students from Media & Communications, Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method, and Psychological and Behavioural Science who speak English as a foreign language and require support with academic writing including coursework essays, exams and dissertations.
Course content
By the end of the course, students will: (a) be familiar with the conventions of academic writing in English (b) have improved the accuracy, clarity and coherence of their written English (c) have practised clear organisation of texts and appropriate paragraphing (d) have extended their range of lexical and grammatical expression (e) be able to evaluate their own writing (f) be able to write more fluently and confidently.
Teaching
10 hours of classes in the MT. 10 hours of classes in the LT. 2 hours of classes in the ST.
Classes will be in Weeks 1-5 and Weeks 7-11 of MT and LT. 1-2-1 tutorials will be available in the Week 6 reading week of MT and LT. In ST, classes will be in Weeks 1-2.
Important information in response to COVID-19
Please note that during 2020/21 academic year some variation to teaching and learning activities may be required to respond to changes in public health advice and/or to account for the situation of students in attendance on campus and those studying online during the early part of the academic year. For assessment, this may involve changes to mode of delivery and/or the format or weighting of assessments. Changes will only be made if required and students will be notified about any changes to teaching or assessment plans at the earliest opportunity.
Key facts
Department: Language Centre
Total students 2019/20: Unavailable
Average class size 2019/20: Unavailable
